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Flame Tests Identify Metals Ions Flashcards

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What do some compounds of some metals burn with?

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A characteristic colour

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How can you test for various metals ions?

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By heating your substance and seeing whether it burns with a distinctive colour flame

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Lithium

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Crimson-red flame

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Potassium

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Lilac flame

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Sodium

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Yellow-orange flame

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Calcium

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Brick-red flame

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How do you do the test?

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Dip platinum wire loop into sample and into the flame - see colour

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